Things To Do in South Devon
Dart Valley Trail, Dartmouth, South Devon
Long distance walking trail by the River Dart The Dart Valley Trail is a beautiful long distance trail that runs along the banks of the River Dart and Estuary in South Devon. The trail connects Totnes to Dartmouth on the South Devon coast. Running north west to south east, the Dart Val...
Greenway (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon
Agatha Christie's holiday home Once Agatha Christie's holiday home, today Greenway is a National Trust property in a glorious setting above the River Dart near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Here you are given a glimpse into the lives of the famous author Agatha Christie and her family. T...
Ferry Boat Inn, Dartmouth, South Devon
Wonderful riverside setting in South Devon The Ferry Boat Inn takes its name from the ferry that runs between the pretty village Dittisham and Greenway Quay below Greenway (National Trust). It's a wonderful setting on the west bank of the River Dart. Location of the Ferry B...
Greenway/Dittisham Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon
Ferry connecting Greenway (National Trust) and the pretty village of Dittisham A ferry runs between Greenway Quay just below Greenway (National Trust) on the east side of the River Dart and a pontoon in the pretty village Dittisham on the west side of the River Dart. The Ferry Boat I...
Dartmouth/Greenway Ferry, Dartmouth, South Devon
Ferry running between Dartmouth and Agatha Christie's holiday home at Greenway (National Trust) The ferry to Greenway Quay and the National Trust's Greenway is a super boat trip. Head down to the embankment and pontoon by Dartmouth Harbour. The ferry takes you from the busy Dartmou...
Brownstone Battery (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon
'Eyes along the coast' Remains of a WW2 battery on the coast near Dartmouth and Kingswear. 'Built to protect the Dart Estuary and Slapton and Blackpool Sands from enemy invasion.' (Information board on site) Part of the National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), the 'eyes along the coast'....
Man Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon
Sand and pebble beach between Brixham and Kingswear Man Sands (Beach) is one of a number of sand and pebble beaches on the coastline between Brixham and Kingswear. To the north are the towns of The English Riviera. To the south, beyond Dartmouth, is the South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Bea...
Scabbacombe Sands (Beach), Dartmouth, South Devon
Superb, remote beach Scabbacombe Sands (Beach) is a sand and rock beach close to The English Riviera in South Devon. Dartmouth and Kingswear are to the west and Brixham is to the north. We've visited Scabbacombe Sands on numerous occasions via the South West Coast Path or from one of the car p...
Coleton Fishacre (National Trust), Dartmouth, South Devon
One of the Westcountry's great National Trust properties Unless you're staying in the Dartmouth/Brixham area, Coleton Fishacre (National Trust) can be difficult to get to. You have to cross the River Dart or deal with often heavy traffic in The English Riviera. That said, make the effort as this...
The Daymark Tower, Dartmouth, South Devon
South Devon coastal landmark visible from miles around A local information board reads: 'THE DAYMARK. THE DAYMARK IS 25 MTRS HIGH AND WAS BUILT IN 1864 AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID. IT IS OWNED & MANAGED BY THE DART HARBOUR COMMISSIONERS.' Location of The Daymark Tower We've positio...
Dartmouth Embankment, Dartmouth, South Devon
The best place to people watch in South Devon A long embankment lines the west side of the River Dart and Estuary in Dartmouth. It's arguably the best place to people watch in South Devon. Given its length, Dartmouth Embankment is split into two. North Embankment pushes up to Dartmoor Hig...
Dartmouth/Kingswear South West Coast Path Walk, Dartmouth, South Devon
The South West Coast Path at Dartmouth/Kingswear Along with Salcombe further down the coast, on sunny days, Dartmouth is up there with the best coastal destinations in the world. In the right conditions, it's an awesome place. We'd recommend experiencing Dartmouth by boat and on foot. For the lat...
Dartmouth Ferries and Boat Trips, Dartmouth, South Devon
Ferries and boat trips from Dartmouth Embankment Many ferries and boat trips run from Dartmouth Embankment which is located on the west side of the River Dart and Estuary. There are plenty of information boards and kiosks on the southern section of Dartmouth Embankment and around Dartmouth Har...
Dartmouth Museum, Dartmouth, South Devon
Excellent local museum in central Dartmouth 'A small and unusually interesting Museum housed in an old Merchants House, dated 1640. The Museum houses marine and local artefacts, including a superb collection of ships in bottles and an extensive photographic archive of the local area,shipbuilding...
Dartmouth The Butterwalk, Dartmouth, South Devon
One of South Devon's great buildings South Devon has some great buildings. One of the best is in the heart of Dartmouth near Dartmouth Harbour. Dated 1635 and 1640, it's 'one of a row of merchants' houses, now a shop and museum with accommodation above' (British Listed Buildings website). Dart...